A Riverbed Guesthouse

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.7

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About this property

A Riverbed Guesthouse in Swellendam has 4-star accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. The property is set less than 1 km from top restaurants, shops and Drostdy Museum. The property is located a 17-minute walk from SwellenMark Regional Shopping Center and 1 km from NG Church Swellendam. The air-conditioned accommodation is a self catering guesthouse fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a terrace with private dining area and a private bathroom with a shower. The guest house features certain rooms with mountain views and pool views, and the rooms are equipped with a kettle. All rooms will provide guests with a microwave and Nespresso coffee machine. A Riverbed Guesthouse offers a terrace. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodation. Marloth Nature Reserve is 2.0 km from A Riverbed Guesthouse, while Bontebok National Park Entrance Gate is 6 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Swellendam, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Barry
South Africa South Africa
“Brilliant. Luxury finishes throughout. Beautiful and quiet. Stunning room and comfortable bed. Highly recommended.”
Peter
Netherlands Netherlands
“A really nice place , with a lovely host. She gave me a good recommendation for dinner and drinks”
Mike
South Africa South Africa
“Large pool. Lovely gardens. Very comfortable bed and other furniture. Well located.”
Jin
Singapore Singapore
“Our stay was great. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the shower was good. There was a nice view of the mountains. We had a great stay.”
Carolyn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Well located, comfortable and clean facilities and a really beautiful setting and pool area.”
Joanie
South Africa South Africa
“Wish we could stay longer. To wake up in the morning with the beautiful mountain in front of you and to hear the river and the birds with the beautiful garden and swimming pool is just awesome. Melani our hostess was very friendly and her...”
Jana
Germany Germany
“Great guesthouse located in a beautiful calm neighborhood. Melani is very kind & supportive. Rooms are spacious & bed is comfy. Nice pool. Highly recommended!”
Vera
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful situation under the mountains surrounded by a lovely garden and swimming pool. Two wonderful Great Danes always on their best behaviour. Melanie is a great host and gives very good suggestions for eating out.”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was a beautiful location, with a comfortable room, lovely pool and beautiful garden.”
Charlotte
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A brief stay but flexible owner who accommodated a late book in. Lovely facilities and swimming pool (and 2 glorious Great Danes!)”

Hosted by Melani Jordaan

9.7
Host review score
Melani Jordaan
A Riverbed Guesthouse is situated in a quiet residential area right on the Koornlands river, in the historic town of Swellendam, South Africa. With easy access to the river and forest hiking and biking trails, we are a nature lover's must visit! Our Guesthouse is walking distance from the best shops and restaurants in town. Our large, award winning endless pool is heated and our main attraction! We offer four adults only, luxurious suites facing the majestic Langeberg mountain range. Each suite has a kitchenette and seating area inside, with a private dining area on the deck, as well as a heated towel rail in the en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, safe parking and many more luxuries to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Swellendam is the third oldest town in South Africa, located at the foot of the Langeberg mountains, right off the N2. It is full of heritage and culture and great restaurants and shops.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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House rules

A Riverbed Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 16 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the breakfast option is a stocked fridge filled with food to be prepared at your own leisure.

Please inform A Riverbed Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.